Science & Innovation Director

2 weeks ago


Göteborg, Sweden Astrazeneca AB Full time

Join AstraZeneca, a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company, as our Science & Innovation Director. This role is a unique opportunity to drive and champion the innovative application of a range of physics-informed and statistical Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in Pharmaceutical Development. You will be at the forefront of creating new business opportunities and responding to short and long-term business needs. Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) is an organization within Operations that turns brilliant science into actual medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices for new medicines. We provide the essential data that forms the core of the regulatory submission files and provide expert technical support to all AstraZeneca's commercial drug substances and products to ensure we successfully supply medicines to patients. What you'll do PT&D is embarking on an ambitious digital strategy; recognising the potential for transformational impact on how Medicines are developed. As a Science & Innovation Director, you will identify and progress opportunities where AI could have such a transformational impact. You will proactively search for new opportunities and drive these through the evaluation and verification phases of our Innovation process. You will establish collaborative internal & external networks to support the advancement of the scientific discipline and build a business-focused science and innovation strategy with clear ambitions and deliverables. Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Master or PhD degree in computer science or life sciences degree
  • Demonstrated knowledge and capabilities of a range of Artificial Intelligence tools.
  • A strong scientific background in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • A track record of successful leadership and delivery.
  • Experience of working across a number of subject areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence effectively internally and externally.
  • Experience and track record in driving innovation and collaboration.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the AI area and can relate this to the challenges & opportunities faced by PT&D in developing new medicines.
  • Excellent team working and networking skills.
  • Ability to think beyond boundaries of own job and company, challenges status quo and seeks opportunities for business improvement.
  • Capable of making effective decisions, acts courageously and communicates with conviction and inspiration at all levels.
  • An excellent communicator with experience of interacting effectively across interfaces of discipline, culture, and expertise both internally and externally.
At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. We are united by our shared purpose - to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We come to work each day to make a difference - to patients, society, and our company. Our workforce reflects the people we serve - diversity is embedded in everything we do. We're at our best when drawing on our different views, experiences, and strengths. We are forever connecting, collaborating, innovating, and learning. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Are you ready to make an impact? Join us in our mission to pioneer the future of healthcare. Be empowered to be innovative and creative where difference is valued. Apply no later than May 16th, 2024. Competitive salary and benefits package on offer. Opening date: May 2nd, 2024 Closing date: May 16th, 2024
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